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Sharon

Massachusetts · 6,184 residents · 2.992 sq mi
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Sharon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $148,009. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $483,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents. Households here earn about 75% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,184
+4%since 2000
from 5,941 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,067 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+5%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Sharon
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$148,009
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,648 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,582
+70%since 2000
from $34,453 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$483,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,465
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $900 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(5,453)
Black2.4%(144)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(67)
Asian3.1%(183)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(954)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(4,567)
Black3.4%(212)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(195)
Asian14.6%(904)
Other4.7%(293)
Diversity Score53.3%(3,297)
Diversity Score
53
+232%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−98.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon, Massachusetts?

Sharon, Massachusetts has about 6,184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Sharon, Massachusetts earns about $148,009 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharon, Massachusetts expensive?

In Sharon, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $483,600, and the typical rent is about $1,465 a month.

How educated are people in Sharon, Massachusetts?

About 75.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sharon, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharon, Massachusetts?

About 1.3% of people in Sharon, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharon, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharon, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 291 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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